Bhakti Sangīt: The Art of Music in Vaishnava Tradition

Authors

  • Guy L. Beck

Keywords:

bhakti sangīt, devotional music, kīrtan, padāvalī, musical theology, Vaishnava liturgy

Abstract

The article Bhakti Sangīt: The Art of Music in Vaishnava Tradition by Guy L. Beck surveys various musical forms—bhajan, padāvalī kīrtan, and samāj gāyan—within the Vaishnava devotional context. Beck analyzes music’s theological depth, emotional resonance, and communal function, framing it as both a liturgical tool and a medium for personal devotion.

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Published

2013-06-20

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2013): Arts(Spring)

Section

Articles